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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $66,495

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $10,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $61,410

BMW 5-Series 550i   
Difference: $5,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $58,900 $62,000
Base Invoice $51,392 $57,220
Power Seat Package 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 690  
Sport Chrono Package 920  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,990  
Wood trim 890  
Obstacle detection, rear 530  
Front sport buckets 760  
Navigation system 3,070  
Automatic climate control, front 550  
Audio controls on steering wheel 990  
Xenon HID headlights 1,090  
Floor mats 115  
Heated front seats 480 500
5-speed shiftable automatic 3,210  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500
Sport Package   2,600
Power Seat Package 1,318  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 587  
Sport Chrono Package 782  
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,692  
Wood trim 757  
Obstacle detection, rear 451  
Front sport buckets 646  
Navigation system 2,610  
Automatic climate control, front 468  
Audio controls on steering wheel 842  
Xenon HID headlights 927  
Floor mats 98  
Heated front seats 408 455
5-speed shiftable automatic 2,729  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475
Sport Package   2,365
Options (change) 16,835 3,600
Options (change) 14,315 3,295
Destination 795 895
Total Price $76,530 $66,495
Total Invoice $66,502 $61,410

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 5-Series 550i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,086
Model Year20072012
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine295hp H6400hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)230, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/40-19
Total Price$76,530$66,495
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$76,530$62,170
Total Invoice$66,502$61,410
Adjustments for Features0-3,994
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,502$57,416

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelCayman5-Series
TrimS550i
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Chronometer$100 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,955$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,994

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayman vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20072012
ModelCayman5-Series
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase95.1 in116.9 in
Length170.9 in193.1 in
Width70.9 in73.2 in
Height51.4 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,163 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume14.5 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayman S

Power Seat Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Chrono Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Chronometer100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
245/40ZR19 tires200No
275/35ZR19 tires200No
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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